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(B) Decomposers,such as bacteria and fungi,play a crucial role in the ecosystem by breaking down complex organic matter into simpler inorganic substan

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Mineral cycle is stopped

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(B) Decomposers,such as bacteria and fungi,play a crucial role in the ecosystem by breaking down complex organic matter into simpler inorganic substances. This process,known as decomposition,releases nutrients back into the soil,making them available for producers (plants) to reuse. If decomposers are removed,the recycling of nutrients (minerals) would cease,leading to the depletion of essential nutrients in the soil and the eventual collapse of the ecosystem. Therefore,the mineral cycle is stopped.

List-$I$	List-$II$
$A$. Decomposition	$I$. Accumulation of dark coloured amorphous colloidal substance
$B$. Detritus	$II$. Release of inorganic nutrients by the activity of microbes in soil
$C$. Mineralisation	$III$. Breaking down of complex organic matter into inorganic substances
$D$. Humification	$IV$. Dead remains of plants and animals including fecal matter

If decomposers are removed from an ecosystem,what will happen?

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